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Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments

4.0 star property
Escape to serenity near Taronga Western Plains Zoo. Enjoy effortless stays with laundry services and recharge at an electric car charging station.

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Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments, located close to Old Dubbo Gaol and Dubbo Visitors Information Centre, offers a serene getaway. Unwind in the garden or take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers; enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts, barbecue grills for casual gatherings, dry cleaning/laundry services for convenience. Stay connected with free WiFi while exploring nearby attractions.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Jetted Tub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Disabled Twin) | View from room

Deluxe Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (Disabled Twin)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Non Smoking | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe.Queen)

Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Room, Non Smoking (Deluxe.Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Wheelchair Friendly) | Living area | 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Wheelchair Friendly)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
  • 52 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Executive Room, Non Smoking (Exec. Queen)

Interior

Executive Room, Non Smoking (Exec. Queen)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Family Suite, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dubbo, Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments is near a boardwalk/promenade. Old Dubbo Gaol and Dundullimal are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Dubbo Showground. Dubbo Regional Botanic Garden and Dubbo Observatory are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Dubbo travel guide
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109 - 111 Whylandra Street, Dubbo, NSW, 2830

What's nearby

  • Visiting western NSW? A must visit is Taronga Western Plains Zoo where conservation and breeding programs are on top of the priority list. Where you can walk, cycle or drive around the zoo and visit the wonderful creatures in substantial habitats. You can even stay on the “Savannah” overnight and go to sleep listening to the sounds of “Africa” and wake to a hearty breakfast a a sunrise tour around the zoo. #nature #zoo #australia #taronga #giraffe #sunrise #roadtrip
    Taronga Western Plains Zoo
    3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dubbo Visitors Information Centre
    2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Old Dubbo Gaol
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dundullimal
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Dubbo Showground
    5 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Dubbo Station
    3 min drive
  • Dubbo, NSW (DBO)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Milestone Hotel
    19 min walk
  • Press
    2 min drive
  • Dubbo RSL Club
    2 min drive
  • Westside Hotel
    5 min walk
  • McDonald's
    19 min walk

About this property

Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments

Upscale motel near Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Located close to Old Dubbo Gaol and Dubbo Visitors Information Centre, Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments provides a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and access to a nearby indoor pool
  • Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 42-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM for a fee: AUD 5 to 30 for adults and AUD 5 to 20 for children

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open Monday - Friday (7:30 AM - 9:30 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for AUD 15.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for AUD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately AUD 5 to 30 for adults, and AUD 5 to 20 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: AUD 15.0 per night
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM

National rating

This property has been awarded a star rating from the Australian Star Ratings Agency, Star Ratings Australia.

Property is also known as

Akuna Motor Inn Apartments Dubbo
Akuna Motor Inn Apartments
Akuna Motor Dubbo
Akuna Motor
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Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments Motel
Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments Dubbo
Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments Motel Dubbo

Frequently asked questions

Does Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments located?

Situated near a boardwalk/promenade, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Dubbo Visitors Information Centre, Old Dubbo Gaol, and Dundullimal. Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Dubbo Showground are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 70 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 254 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed both our stays on this trip. Friendly personnel, quality rooms and well located.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great staff, very clean would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely people, good location close to Club Dubbo and Western Plains zoo and the golf club.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Elsa

Clean, pleasant and reception (licencee) was out standing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Airlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay overnight. Clean and comfortable room. The guy at reception was lovely and check in and out was a breeze. Perfect spot for an overnight stay when traveling. Would definitely stay here again if traveling through Dubbo.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location great for overnight stay. We had broken appliances in our room. Friendly staff. Easy parking at front of rooms. Convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, convenient location, spacious room and excellent customer service. A reconfiguration of the seating furniture would enhance the space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always enjoy my stay at Akuna Motor Inn and Apartments. Ross is awesome and very helpful. The rooms are lovely and clean and the accommodation itself is conveniently located. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally clean and well maintained facilities. The cleaning staff need a special thanks! The man at the reception was accommodating. The photos on the webste don't do this place justice. I highly recommend Akuna.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaichia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, beds are comfortable, staff friendly.

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly welcome lovely large bathroom easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff. Wonderful stay be back again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Isis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little pool, friendly staff and windows that open but have privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great last minute booking. Very friendly staff. Highly recommend staying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location to Club Dubbo, the managers, the room staff where amazing But most of the peace and quite
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bowls Club is nearby forcdinner
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ching-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Could not believe our luck finding this place online. Helpful staff, parking literally outside your door, super clean and comfy place, so close to all restaurants and kids activities…they even have complementary laundry amenities!

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The free laundry facility.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great motel just a pity about the trucks that think they have to use engine brakes in town
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Les

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really clean and modern room.

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy clean and tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Met needs
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erica Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The towels were super soft and NOT white, one thing the mattress could have been softer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The traffic noise was not good. Everything else was great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023